Hotel Overview
IT FITS IT'S NAME
THE ROOMS WE'RE CLEAN. THE STAFF WAS GREAT. IT WAS COMFORTABLE, QUIET AND FRIENDLY. THE ONLY THING...
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SLIM
- Feb 26, 2011
great vacation in the keys
beautiful place, nice accomodations. The keys aren't known for there beaches. Our beach area was...
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the 3 T's
- Nov 19, 2010
Seaside beach cottages with posh resort amenities
Sea grass sways in the beachfront breeze at Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort, a private 12-acre enclave in the Florida Keys. Family or friends can take over a two- or three-bedroom beach house surrounded by two beaches, towering palms and tropical gardens. Spend the day at the lagoon-style swimming pool or the adults-only pool on the beach. The signature restaurant delivers room service, while the Tiki Bar serves lunch and cocktails. Book a day of water sports or tour Turtle Hospital next door to see the rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles.
Highlights
- Two-level oceanfront cottages with multiple bedrooms and kitchens
- Feet from one of the largest sandy beaches in the Florida Keys with two pools, one for adults only
- In-room spa services available
- Award-winning restaurant and poolside TJ's Tiki Bar on the beach
- Free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the property
Location
On a private beach on Marathon Key in the Florida Keys, Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort claims 12 acres of palm tree-studded land overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Find the resort just 90 miles south of Miami, 45 miles north of Key West and a few minutes from Marathon Airport.
Rooms
Two -or three-bedroom beach houses appeal to couples traveling together or families with kids who appreciate the option to cook and eat in. Built for privacy on two levels, the 87 non-smoking cottages at Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort offer serene decor, two full baths, kitchens with granite countertops, blenders and non-stick cookware, and furnishings handcrafted in the USA. Relax indoors with flat screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Each home has its own tropical garden and a spacious porch with water views. Enjoy daily maid service and a room service menu.
Features
Guests at Tranquility Bay can book boat charters on site or choose to dive, snorkel, sail, parasail, hit the fitness center or the putting green by Nicklaus Design. Venture out to golf or take a back country eco-tour. Nearby shopping, dining and more outdoor recreation are minutes away from Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort.
Dining
Dine indoors or on the porch with views of the beach at Butterfly Cafe, where coastal cuisine and fresh ocean seafood are served. The chef can also cook up fish brought back from an afternoon fishing trip.Transportation
- Marathon Airport (3.4 mi/5.4 km)
- Key West International Airport (45.9 mi/73.9 km)
- Miami International Airport (113 mi/182 km)
Attractions
- Turtle Hospital (across the street)
- Sombrero Reef (2.5 mi/4 km)
- Seven Mile Bridge (3.5 mi/5.6 km)
- Dolphin Research Center (10.6 mi/17 km)
- Key West, FL (46.7 mi/75.2 km)
- Miami, FL (114 mi/184 km)
Business
- Free Wi-Fi property-wide
- Indoor meeting space for up to 30 people
- Beach venue for up to 50 people with tent available
Hotel Map
2600 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
- Nearby airports
- Marathon Airport, (MTH), 3.00, NE, Mile; Key West Intl Airport, (EYW), 45.00, NE, Mile; Ft Lauderdale Intl Airport, (FLL), 139.00, S, Mile; Miami Intl Airport, (MIA), 110.00, S, Mile; Key Largo Port Largo, (KYL), 40.00, SW, Mile
- Area description
- Located just 90 miles south of Miami and 45 miles north of historic Key West Tranquility Bay Beach Resort is easily reached by car or plane with Marathon Airport less than a mile away.
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Bath Tub
- Business center
- Children's Activities
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Concierge Desk
- Conference Suite
- Copy Service
- Data port Available
- DVD Player
- Elevators
- Express Checkout
- Family Plan
- Free parking
- Golf
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Heated Guest Rooms
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Laundry/Valet Services
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Microwave
- Modem in Room
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pool
- Porters
- Radio
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe
- Safe Deposit Box
- Smoke Detectors
- Sprinklers In Rooms
- Television with Cable
- Temperature Control
- Terrace
- TV
- TV Remote Control
- Wake-up Service
Dining
- Butterfly Cafe
- 6pm-10pm Casual dress code Fresh Seafood with a Caribbean flare. Savor indoor or alfresco fine dining at the newest destination for coastal cuisine in the Florida Keys Butterfly Cafe at Tranquility Bay Beach Resort in Marathon Florida. Butterfly Cafe capt
- Tj s Tiki Bar
- 11.00am-9pm Casual dress code Fresh Seafood with a Caribbean flare. Grilled Sandwiches Paninis and a variety of Salads. The Tiki Bar has panoramic views of the Florida Bay. It is the place to watch the sunset While sipping on a frosty tropical beverage.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 4:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (11)
Ratings and reviews for Tranquility Bay Beach House Resort
- All travelers (11) 4.1 / 5
- Couples (7) 4.3 / 5
- Families (3) 3.7 / 5
- Friends (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.8
- Hotel staff:
- 3.8
- Room comfort:
- 4.7
- Location:
- 4.4
- Value:
- 3.8
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
IT FITS IT'S NAME
THE ROOMS WE'RE CLEAN. THE STAFF WAS GREAT. IT WAS COMFORTABLE, QUIET AND FRIENDLY. THE ONLY THING MISSING WAS THE KITCHEN WAS NOT SUPPLIED WELL FOR PREPARING A MEAL. IT IS VERY FAMILY FRIENDLY THOUGH. WE HAD A GREAT TIME!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
great vacation in the keys
beautiful place, nice accomodations. The keys aren't known for there beaches. Our beach area was small and there was a lot of sea grass along the beach line (this could be do to the time of the year we went- nov). The hotel was good at picking this up in the Am. There were additional resort fees that I thought were included in my package deal but weren't-this was a little disappointing.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Quiet and relaxing
The hotel/condo was very nice, however, in the description it states one bedroom had a kink size bed and the other had twins that cold be converted into a king. This was not the case. We caleed the day before to advise them that we wanted to make sure both rooms were set up as kings. We got there and one was a king and the other was still twins. After calling the reception desk, they sent someone who just pushed the twins together(which is NOT a king). With two couples traveling together, we would not have picked this hotel had we known this. Also, upon checking out, they were going to charge us an additional $24.00 a day resort fee. After an hour of wasted vacation time, ther receptionist finally agreed to credit the charge, then we had to wait for a manager to get freed up to process it. Then, we had to call [...] and waste more time, to be told we should not have been charged any resort fees at this hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
The Sunset Grill and Sparkys were both excellent and both places cooked the fish for us that we had caught on a fishing trip.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Excellent location, service, food
Just relaxed, spent a day sightseeing and at Key West.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
Charming servers, terrific food.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!
I HAVE TO SAY THAT THIS RESORT WAS VERY NICE AND OUR STAY THERE WAS EXCELLENT. THE ONLY THING THAT I HAD A PROBLEM WITH WAS THE KING BED. MAYBE THE MATTRESS WAS BAD OR SOMETHING BUT IT WAS'NT AS COMFORTABLE AS IT LOOKED ONLINE. BUT OVER ALL WE HAD A NICE STAY, I WILL COME AGAIN!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Property...but.....
The property was great. Well taken care of, clean, lovely view, private beach area, great pools. On-property restaurant (dinner) has marvelous food (a little pricey, but deeeeelicious). The "Tiki Hut" is down near the water and great to sit and enjoy the view with a drink. Restaurant staff wonderful. The down-side here is.....front desk staff not friendly. Need a little work on that. The property is lovely and it's a great spot for a wedding....downside might be....it's a great spot for a wedding, so if you are looking for total quiet, best to find out if there's a wedding booked because the reception could be on the lawn outside your room. The reception area was not too close to us, so not too bad. Glad our unit was not near the reception, tho.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
These are "condo" type units. You cannot get a cup of coffee on property before 11AM....so either stop at Publix to get coffee....or be prepared to drive your first morning there.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Tranquility Bay is very nice
The location is fantastic. It is right on the Gulf and the pool is very nice. The townhouse we stayed in was well equipped. We did not bring the kids but the place will great for kids as well. We highly recommend it.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
There are several nice restaurants as short drive away. Try the Keys Fisheries a little west.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Excellant Hotel
This is an excellent Resort, centrally located in the Keys. Lovely condo features,beautiful landscaping, pools were really outstanding, staff were friendly and courteous...Just a really nice place to stay with family....
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Week after school start back is extremely slow if you looking for money saving deals..but beware of those nice looking pictures of hotels and resorts that are put on internet...may not be what you see or expect..
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Beautiful hotel, front desk bad service!
I was very excited to arrive to this beuatiful hotel with my granskids and to start enjoying my weekend with the family, when we arrived expecting check in to be at 3:oopm we were told that the rooms where not yet ready and we had to wiat 15 min. then we tried checking in 15 min and yet the rooms where not ready! my problem was we had food we needed to refrigerate asap and they had us wiating till 3:45pm. Enjouyed the nighy and then when curious when check out was they said we are sorry you will need to check out by eleven. What i didnt understand is if check in is at 3:0pm why did the have me waiting till 3:45 pm and check out is at 12:00pm the following day why am i checking out and our early! The checking in staff was bad and sad! hotel wise with comfort and relaxation!!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Great Place for a wedding
Stayed here for a destination wedding (50+ guests). The condos are very nice w/ granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, etc... Highly recommend for a wedding; the wedding appetizers and main were the best I have had at a wedding, anywhere! Besides the wedding, the wave runners were fun and resonably priced as was the tikki bar. A lot of sea grass, so we spend most of the time at the pool. The front desk personnel were very friendly as were the women bartenders at the tikki bar, but the male staff at the tikki bar and water sports could be more friendly. Many of the individuals that checked in did not have their condos ready and had to wait until 5-530pm for check-in.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
For seafood on Marathon recommend Keys Fisheries Market & Marina and for cuban "Tainos" is an excellent choice.